If your Fire TV remote keeps unpairing or becomes unresponsive at times, you can reset it to fix the problem. Whether you have an old or new Fire TV remote, the resetting steps are easy and can be done in a few minutes. The reset will help the remote be easily recognizable by your Fire TV device when you want to pair it.
Steps to Reset New Fire TV Remote
If you have an Alexa Voice Remote 2nd or 3rd generation, you can reset it using the following steps.
1. Disconnect your Fire TV from the power socket and wait for one minute.
2. Hold the Left, Menu, and Back for about twelve seconds.
3. Release these buttons and wait for five seconds. Alongside, eject the batteries from the Fire TV remote.
4. Plug in your Fire TV and wait until you see the remote can’t be detected message on the TV screen.
5. Insert the batteries back into the Fire TV remote and press the Home key on it.
6. If the LED indicator blinks blue, it means that the Fire TV remote is synced with the TV successfully. If it doesn’t pair, hold the Home button for 10 seconds.
How to Reset Alexa Voice Remote 1st Generation
1. Disconnect the Fire TV device from the wall socket and keep it ejected for sixty seconds.
2. Hold the Menu, Left, and Back buttons for twelve seconds.
3. Release these buttons and wait for five seconds. Next, pop out the batteries from the Fire TV remote.
4. After a few minutes, plug the Fire TV device back in and wait for it to boot up.
5. Once it turns on, insert batteries and tap the Home key to sync the remote with your device.
Steps to Reset Basic Edition Remote
1. Grab the Basic Fire TV remote and hold the Home key.
2. While holding the Home key, press the Menu key thrice.
3. Release the Home key and click the Menu key on the Fire TV remote nine times.
4. Remove the batteries from the Fire TV remote.
5. Eject the Fire TV device from the power outlet and keep it turned off for one minute.
6. Hold the Home key on the Fire TV remote. At the same time, plug the Fire TV device back into the TV and the source.
7. Keep hold of the Home key for about forty seconds once you get to the Fire TV home page.
8. You have to wait for a minute for the device to finish the setup process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You have to re-pair the Fire TV remote once you reset it.
